School of Social and Political Sciences | College of Social Science

Welcome

Welcome to the School of Social and Political Sciences. Our school has a worldwide reputation for research excellence and our academic staff are engaged in cutting-edge research that is not only pushing the boundaries of our subjects but is also having real life impact. We are committed to giving all our students not only the best education, but the best experience possible. We encourage our students to think critically and engage in real-world experiences, in the classroom, on placements, and abroad, allowing them to gain skills that will enable them to reach their full potential in their future career.

Prof Gary Rawnsley

Head of School

Undergraduate Courses

Explore the undergraduate degrees available at the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Programmes

We have a wide variety of postgraduate taught and research programmes within the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Postgraduate Courses

Research

We have a wealth of exciting research taking place in the School of Social and Political Sciences. Our research groups include ParliLinc, Lincoln Policy Hub, and Politics of (Dis)order.

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Teaching and Learning

To help support our student experience, we have dedicated resources for teaching and learning here at Lincoln.

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Personal Tutors

As part of your studies here at Lincoln, you will be allocated a personal tutor. Your personal tutor is there to support you settling into student life, support your academic development, and be a regular point of contact for queries you may have about your course.

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School Staff

Find staff members within the School of Social and Political Sciences.

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Social and Political Sciences at Lincoln

Find out more about studying with the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Global Opportunities

The University of Lincoln has a growing number of agreements with universities and partner institutions from Europe and around the world, allowing our students to gain valuable experiences studying abroad.

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Model United Nations 2023

Students from the School of Social and Political Sciences took part in a Model United Nations conference in the Lincolnshire County Council chambers. The session sees students roleplay as delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees.

The teaching on my course really blew my mind in many respects – it completely shifted my thinking and gave me a new perspective on our society, the power structures within it, and how people drive change.